Health Studies HLT315118 Exam 2018

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According to the provided graph, which category of illicit drugs are unemployed people most likely to use?

Other illicit drug use.

According to the provided graph, is there a drug that indigenous people do not use at all?

Cocaine.

Rank the drug use of people with a disability, from greatest use to least use, according to the provided graph.

  1. Cannabis, 2. Other illicit drug use, 3. Methamphetamine, 4. Cocaine, 5. Ecstasy

Describe trends in illicit drug use in the Remote/Very Remote groups. Base your answer on the graph.

<p>Cannabis &amp; Other illicit drug use are the highest used drugs and Ecstasy &amp; Cocaine are the least used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast selected illicit drug use of both Indigenous and People with a mental illness. Ensure you use data to support your answer.(Graph)

<p>Both groups have high cannabis &amp; other illicit drug use. People with a mental illness have the highest use of cannabis. Indigenous people have a higher use in every category except for cannabis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a health issue that requires its profile to be raised in order to decrease the number of incidences, and how this may be achieved.

<p>Mental health issues among adolescents can be addressed through public awareness campaigns &amp; school based programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using examples, describe how an individual's physical health may impact their mental and emotional health.

<p>Chronic pain can lead to depression or anxiety due to limitations in daily activities and decreased quality of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a current health issue, name an example of a health promotion activity.

<p>A campaign promoting the benefits of exercise and healthy eating to prevent obesity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Outline options for prevention, cure, and treatment for a specific adolescent health issue you have studied.

<p>For adolescent depression: Prevention involves promoting mental health awareness, treatment includes therapy and medication, and cure is not always possible but remission is the goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category of selected illicit drugs are remote/ very remote people most likely to use?(Graph)

<p>Cannabis</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided data, what is the leading cause of illness for both males and females aged 85+?

<p>Coronary heart disease, Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided data, between the ages of 5-44, what is the leading cause of illness for males and females?

<p>Suicide/Self-inflicted injuries, Anxiety disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of leading cause of ill health, describe the difference in leading cause of ill health between males and females in the 15-24 year old age group.

<p>For males it is suicide/self-inflicted injuries, and for females it is anxiety disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select one Social Justice Principle. Using one positive and one negative example, explain how this SJP impacts the health of a group within Australia.

<p>Equity: Positive Example - Medicare improving access to healthcare; Negative Example - Indigenous Australians facing barriers to accessing culturally appropriate services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss a community-based example that aims to reduce the disadvantage for a specific group within Australia.

<p>Aboriginal Medical Services providing culturally sensitive healthcare and support to Indigenous communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe a government-funded strategy that aims to reduce the rate of disease in a population within Australia.

<p>The National Immunisation Program aiming to increase vaccination rates and reduce the incidence of preventable diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regarding National Health Priority Areas,(NHPA) list two statistics highlighting why it has been made a NHPA.

<p>NHPA: Cancer, Statistics - It is the leading cause of death in Australia, accounting for around 30% of all deaths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a National Health Priority Area (NHPA) of your choice, discuss options for its prevention, treatment, and/or cure.

<p>NHPA: Diabetes, Prevention includes promoting healthy lifestyles, treatment involves medication and insulin therapy, and cure is not currently possible but management is key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a country that had Ebola cases in January 14th 2016, and identify how many people had Ebola, based on the graph.

<p>Liberia, 4,809 cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the graph, which country had the largest number of Ebola infections and how many deaths from Ebola?

<p>Guinea, 3,804 deaths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the graph, which six countries in Africa were affected by the Ebola outbreak? Then, list the number of affected deaths for each country.

<p>Guinea - 3,804, Sierra Leone - 3,955, Liberia - 4,809, Nigeria - 8, Congo - 6,649, Mali - 86.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trend can you describe over time, in terms of what happened to the Ebola Infections and numbers of Deaths? (Graph)

<p>The number of infections and deaths went up between 1996 and 2004, after 2004, the number of infections and deaths went down and nearly disappeared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are there negative consequences that can result from Foreign Aid? Discuss.

<p>Dependency on aid, corruption, and misallocation of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe an example of how a Non-Government Organization (NGO) has positively provided aid to a country considered Least Developed.

<p>Doctors Without Borders providing medical assistance and healthcare services in disaster-stricken areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Australia play in relation to Foreign Aid?

<p>Providing financial assistance, technical expertise, and humanitarian support to developing countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss one physical and one political factor that impacts a major cause of morbidity or mortality.

<p>Factor - physical; malnutrition, factor - political; war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two examples of alternative and/or complementary therapies that can be utilised for a health issue

<p>Acupuncture for pain management and meditation for stress reduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has technology impacted the health of a group in Australia?

<p>Telehealth improving access to specialist healthcare services for people in rural and remote areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the data, what is the greatest use of drugs for people with a disability?

<p>Cannabis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of illicit drugs are people from Remote/ Very Remote most likely to use?

<p>Cannabis and Other Illicit Drug Use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For indigenous people, what is the contrast between their use of cocaine compared to other drugs? Answer based on the graph.

<p>Indigenous people don't use Cocaine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you identify a specific community-based program designed to reduce disadvantage within Australia, specifically tailored to supporting mental health in young Indigenous Australians?

<p>The Yiriman Project, employing elders to connect young Aboriginal people with culture to alleviate mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

Outline a prevention strategy, a treatment option, and an approach to 'cure' for influenza within the broader Australian population.

<p>Prevent: vaccinations, treat: antiviral medications, cure: addressing spread through quarantine measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss how individuals are affected by family and/or community in both positive and negative ways concerning personal health.

<p>Positive: encouraging healthy habits and Negative: enabling addiction or abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the provision of Primary Health Care could prove to be both positive and negative in the environments in Least Developed Countries (LDC's).

<p>Positive: prevent diseases. Negative: may not be enough due to lack of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Telehealth programs in rural Australia are helping to address health access inequalities. Besides infrastructure challenges, what considerations must be accounted for when designing these programs?

<p>Cultural sensitivity towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is very critical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of ill health between both Males and Females according to the excerpt given in the table?

<p>Coronary heart disease, Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people in the Congo were infected with Ebola, according to the data?

<p>10,675</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the excerpt, how prevalent was HIV/AIDS in the general population of the Congo?

<p>There is no mention of prevalence in the excerpt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the data, what is the contrast between the use of cocaine between Indigenous people compared to all other drugs?

<p>Indigenous people don't use Cocaine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Health Determinants

Factors influencing one's well-being.

Health Promotion

Promoting health to improve well-being.

Preventative Strategies

Preventing health issues to lessen impact.

Curative Strategies

Methods to heal or lessen disease effects.

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Treatment Strategies

Techniques to handle and reduce health impacts.

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Health Literacy

Ability to comprehend and use health information.

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Social Justice(Health)

Equal healthcare access for better results.

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Leading Causes of Ill Health

Illness cause ranking by gender and age.

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NHPA (National Health Priority Area)

Australia's health priorities needing focus.

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Primary Health Care

Care that addresses essential needs for all stages

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Non-Government Organisation (NGO)

Assistance from NGOs to less developed countries.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Actions for global health.

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Global Health Status

Health issues needing global strategy.

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Study Notes

  • This is the Tasmanian Certificate of Education External Assessment for Health Studies, HLT315118, in 2018.
  • The examination paper is divided into three sections:
    • Section A: Introduction to Health / Personal Health
    • Section B: Australian Health
    • Section C: Global Health
  • Each section is designed to be completed in 60 minutes.
  • Each section requires you to answer four questions.
    • In Section A, you must answer Questions 1, 2, and 3, and then EITHER Question 4 OR Question 5.
    • In Section B, you must answer Questions 6, 7, and 8, and then EITHER Question 9 OR Question 10.
    • In Section C, you must answer Questions 11, 12, and 13, and then EITHER Question 14 OR Question 15.
  • All answers must be written in English in the spaces provided.

Criterion Assessed in the Exam

  • Criterion 1: Differentiate and analyse key factors that influence the health of individuals.
  • Criterion 2: Analyse influences on health status of populations within Australia.
  • Criterion 3: Analyse and compare global health status across populations.
  • Criterion 4: Investigate specific health issues, including options for preventative, curative and treatment strategies.
  • Criterion 7: Communicate ideas and information in a variety of forms.
  • Criterion 8: Analyse and interpret health related data and information.

Question 1: Illicit Drug Use Among Australian Groups

  • Question 1 assesses Criterion 8.
  • This question refers to a graph showing selected illicit drug use for various Australian groups.
  • The graph includes data about:
    • Remote/Very remote populations
    • Unemployed populations
    • Indigenous populations
    • People with a disability
    • People with a mental illness
    • Total population

Question 2

  • Question 2 assesses Criterion 1.
  • It involves health issues that need increased awareness to reduce incidence, the impact of physical health on mental/emotional health, and examples of health promotion for current health issues.

Question 3

  • Question 3 assesses Criterion 4.
  • It requires you to outline options for prevention, cure, and treatment of a specific health issue related to adolescent personal health.

Either Question 4 or 5

  • These questions assess Criterion 1 and Criterion 7.
  • Question 4 focuses on an adolescent personal health issue: discussing evidence, impact on health, and positive/negative influences of family/community.
  • Question 5 addresses risk-taking in adolescents: identifying contributing factors, strategies to reduce harm, and community-based strategies for managing risk-taking behaviors.

Question 6: Leading Causes of Ill Health in Australia (2011)

  • Question 6 assesses Criterion 8.
  • The question refers to data on the leading causes of ill health in Australia in 2011, broken down by age and sex.

Question 7

  • Question 7 assesses Criterion 2.
  • It covers Social Justice Principles (SJP), community-based initiatives to reduce disadvantage, and government-funded strategies to reduce disease rates in Australia.

Question 8

  • Question 8 assesses Criterion 4.
  • It focuses on a National Health Priority Area (NHPA), requiring you to provide statistics highlighting its priority status and discuss prevention, treatment, and/or cure options.

Either Question 9 or 10

  • These questions assess Criterion 2 and Criterion 7.
  • Question 9 involves groups in Australia experiencing health inequalities; highlighting inequalities and discussing government strategies to improve health.
  • Question 10 focuses on Australia's healthcare system: explaining how it meets diverse needs, providing examples of alternative/complementary therapies, and impacts of technology on health.

Question 11: Ebola Outbreaks (as of January 14, 2016)

  • Question 11 assesses Criterion 8.
  • It refers to a graph detailing Ebola outbreaks up to January 14, 2016, including the number of people infected and deaths in various countries.

Question 12

  • Question 12 assesses Criterion 3.
  • It covers the negative impacts of Foreign Aid, examples of positive aid from Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) to Least Developed countries, and Australia's role in Foreign Aid.

Question 13

  • Question 13 assesses Criterion 4.
  • It requires discussion of both physical and political factors impacting a major cause of morbidity and mortality.

Either Question 14 or 15

  • These questions assess Criterion 3 and Criterion 7.
  • Question 14 addresses the role of women in Primary Health Care, discussing its importance, potential positive/negative impacts, and benefits of educating women in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
  • Question 15 focuses on a selected Least Developed Country (LDC): providing a country profile with health indicators, selecting a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and giving an example of a strategy implemented to achieve a SDG and how it improves life.

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